Disney4me Posted August 11 Report Posted August 11 Boo-To-You! We just spent an evening in Magic Kingdom at the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and we’re still feeling all the spookiness and not-so-scariness of the evening. Happy Halloween! We trick-or-treated, we got a kick out of some fun costumes, we saw a parade and witnessed some EPIC creepy fireworks. But more importantly, we ate and drank some exclusive party snacks and drinks. Well, now that we’ve experienced it ALL, we’re going to tell you about our best food and drink picks of the evening! Most Eerie, Yet Tasty, New Snacks Okay, so let’s start out with the best of the Not-So-Scary snacks! These are the new snacks that blew us away and will have us booking another party before Halloween season is over. Up first is the Graveyard Hot Chicken and Waffle at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments! Graveyard Hot Chicken and Waffle This is made with Nashville hot chicken strips, blue cornmeal waffle, and pickle ranch. We LOVED this! The chicken tenders come coated in a balanced Nashville hot honey with just a touch of smokiness, and were perfectly cooked. The heat here does build — so you may want to keep that in mind. The flavors were bold and packed with a chili punch, and the fresh scallions on top were an excellent addition. The waffle is blue cornmeal, though it looks more black. Still, ours was soft, warm, and moist rather than crisp. Overall, we can’t stop raving about this one. The spice on these builds! Next up is the Fang-tastic Garlic Butter Burger at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe! This is an Angus beef burger with Boursin and brie fondue, crispy onions, and garlic pickles on a toasted black bun, served with French fries. Fang-tastic Garlic Butter Burger The patty was your typical Cosmic Ray’s burger, but everything else was elevated. The bun had a bit of a nice crunch on the outside and was super airy and soft on the inside. The Boursin and brie cheese mix was creamy and thick, and the flavors went together so well — creating a lovely mild and herby taste. There are chunks of garlic in it, which pack a punch. The pickles provided a welcome acidity and dill flavor, and everything tasted super fresh and crunchy. Fang-tastic Garlic Butter Burger We also loved the Frightful Black Bean Burger at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe. This is a plant-based burger topped with jalapeño-ranch slaw and jalapeño chips on a purple bun, and served with French fries. We really didn’t like anything at Pecos for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but this was great! Frightful Black Bean Burger The black bean patty was smoky, hearty, and packed with plant-based protein. It was smoky and had a barbecue taste to it, and the slaw was really delicious and not too tangy. Let’s take a bite! So that covers new treats, but what about returning ones? Ghastly Returning Snacks You Can’t Miss Now, a lot of the snacks and drinks we had this year have returned from previous years, so we have to tell you about those, too, because we think those shouldn’t be missed. That includes the DOLE Whip Mango and Chamoy Float at Aloha Isle Refreshments. It’s made with DOLE Whip Mango, pineapple juice, chamoy, and chili-lime seasoning, and it’s one of our favorite DOLE Whips EVER. We love how the seasoning isn’t overwhelming — there’s just enough of it to punch up the mango and pineapple flavors. DOLE Whip Mango Chamoy Float We also LOVE LOVE LOVE the Not-So-Poison Apple Doughnuts (doughnuts rolled in apple cider sugar and drizzled with caramel sauce) at Friar’s Nook. The doughnuts are perfect little pillowy pastries with just a bit of a crispy crust, and the apple cider sugar and caramel just complement their flavor so well. Not-So-Poison Apple Doughnuts We’re also still wishing the Candy Bowl Sundae at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies would be available year-round. It’s Vanilla soft-serve topped with chocolate cone dip, SNICKERS bar pieces, TWIX cookie bar pieces, and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies Halloween Blend. So you’ve got that lovely hardened chocolate cone dip on top, plus those candy bar pieces, and it’s just PERFECTION. It’s like trick-or-treating, but in sundae form. Seriously, this is a contender for our best Disney World sundae EVER. Candy Bowl Sundae Folks craving some spice should check out the Jalapeño Popper Hot Dog at The Lunching Pad! This hot dog is topped with queso fundido, pickled and fried jalapeños, bacon, and onions — and it has no business being this good. Savory, with a freshness from the onions as well as a blend of textures, this hot dog is on the spicier side, but nothing guests with decent heat tolerances can’t handle. Jalapeño Popper Hot Dog If you’re feeling brave, definitely give this a go! Best Not-So-Scary Treats For Kids Of course, there are plenty of treats to please little ghouls, too. We want to highlight a popular dessert! Minnie’s Witch Hat The Minnie Witch Hat at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe is a sugar cookie topped with strawberry-banana mousse, buttercream, and two chocolate discs to make 3D Minnie ears. This year, it’s a strawberry-banana version, and it was a BIG win. The strawberry flavor was super subtle, while the banana was really unique for a party dessert. Together, they were light and filling. The outer coating with its thin layer of white chocolate was sweet and thin, and the icing along the bottom was a nice thick buttercream that provided some nice density. Minnie’s Witch Hat Over at Pinocchio Village Haus, you gotta try the Cruella Cookie Sandwich! This treat is filled with raspberry ganache dipped in white chocolate and sprinkles. Cruella Cookie Sandwich The cookie is a thick, nearly fudgy, chocolate chip cookie, and it has a chewy element that’s not too soft. It’s almost like a brownie that’s baked just enough. It’s a messy treat, but that’s probably a plus for kids. This is so tasty! Kids are sure to love these snacks as much as we did. Best Spooky Restaurant Vibes Several Magic Kingdom restaurants are open during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. So if you do take up valuable party time for a table service meal, where should you eat? Well, our most consistent experience was at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments! Sleepy Hollow Refreshments The Doom Buggy Dumplings (chicken dumplings with red miso gochujang sauce, furikake, and chili threads) had a nice kick and some good flavor. Doom Buggy Dumplings We already talked about how much we loved the Graveyard Hot Chicken and Waffle! Spicy! We also grabbed the Hatbox Ghost Pop (chocolate crumbs layered with chocolate mousse and dulce de leche, topped with blue crispy pearls and a chocolate piece), and this landed somewhere between a caramelly chocolate pudding and a mousse. It featured big chunks of chocolate crunchies that gave it a great texture. The push-pop format isn’t ideal, but the payoff is worth it — especially given the portion size. Hatbox Ghost Pop We also dug the returning Pumpkin-spiced Funnel Cake Sundae! This pumpkin funnel cake topped with pumpkin gelato, whipped cream, pumpkin-spiced caramel, candy pumpkins, and sprinkles is PERFECT for lovers of all things pumpkin spice. Pumpkin-spiced Funnel Cake Sundae Spoopiest Snack Halloween might be scary, but some of these snacks are downright ADORABLE. Our pick for the prettiest snack goes to the Headless Horseman Treat at Casey’s Corner! Headless Horseman Treat This thing is just so photogenic! This is a pumpkin pie tart topped with whipped cheesecake, spiced caramel panna cotta, candied pecans, and marshmallow buttercream “flames”. The pumpkin pie filling was so smooth, and it held its own against the whipped cheesecake layer, rather than being overpowered by it. The pumpkin filling is also lightly spiced, offering a great balance. The whipped cheesecake layer was the real standout, though. It was silky smooth with just the right amount of tang — providing a classic cream cheese cheesecake flavor without tasting artificial. The pâte sucrée crust was soft, tender, and delicately crumbly. Pumpkin fans will love! The candied pecans added a welcome crunch and a toasty, spiced contrast to all that creaminess, but we wanted more. Otherwise, this was an amazing treat! Most Terrifying Snack Of course, this is STILL a Halloween party, so some snacks dressed the part. We’re talking things shaped like skulls and poison apples and spooky things from Regions Beyond. So which was the MOST terrifying? The new Hades Cake Pop at The Lunching Pad stood out. This is made up of Mexican hot chocolate cake with popping candies dipped in chocolate with blue marshmallow “fire”. Hades Cake Pop The marshmallowy exterior looks like Hades’ hair, and you get some great dark chocolate flavors with each bite. The popping candies definitely come through and provide a crunchy texture, and we ultimately found this to be a very fun treat. YUM We’ll be back with even more of our takes on this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so stay tuned to DFB for more. EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The Weather Policy for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World with our guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! 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